Author(s)

Peihan Yao

Corresponding Author

Peihan Yao

ABSTRACT

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a current global issue, and the ease and speed of COVID-19 viral transmission from person to person, city to city, and to every nation around the globe have exposed the world’s interconnectedness and consequent deep vulnerability only in a span of months. Several studies predict that the world after this pandemic will be different. The ensuing deglobalization by politicians seems to have found the most appropriate time. This article reviews the spread and impact of COVID-19 from an intercultural political perspective. It combines specific theories to discuss the performance of deglobalization during the pandemic and the prediction of future globalization. This study summarizes the current reports and discussions about economic and political consequences and attempts to put forth scenarios for the post-pandemic world. This pandemic has severe adverse effects on employees, customers, supply chains, and financial markets. In brief, it will most probably cause a global economic recession and lead to a permanent shift in the world and its politics. Although deglobalization behaviors and sentiments are manifested in the supply chain market and online public opinion, we find that such behaviors and sentiments are largely related to the effectiveness of governance decisions, rather than the shortcomings of globalization. Moreover, the need for cooperation to fight infectious diseases is strengthened. Governments should develop new strategies to adjust the new world order without much delay and be alert to the catastrophic impact of deglobalization.

KEYWORDS

COVID-19, Deglobalization, Pandemic, Cultural infuence